The Second Nagorno-Karabakh war took place during the pandemic, fought between Armenia and Azerbaijan between September and November 2020. This book offers important analysis of this, the first war in history won primarily by unmanned systems.
An analysis of the first war in history won primarily by unmanned systems. The Second Nagorno-Karabakh war - fought between Armenia and Azerbaijan between September 24 and November 10, 2020 - was the first war in history won primarily by unmanned systems. This 44-day war resulted in a decisive military victory for Azerbaijan. Armenia was outfought, outnumbered, and outspent and lost even though they controlled the high ground in a mountainous region that favored traditional defense. Azerbaijan's alliance with Turkey, and close technological support from Israel, strategically isolated Armenia. In addition, Turkey's posturing influenced the Russians not to intervene to support Armenia. That Azerbaijan attacked Armenia during the pandemic was an additional factor. The fact that Azerbaijan won the war is not extraordinary, considering the correlation of forces arrayed against Armenia. What is exceptional is that this was the first modern war primarily decided by unmanned weapons. In this war the Turkish-made BAYRAKTAR TB2 Unmanned Air Combat Vehicle (UCAV) and the Israeli-made HAROP Loitering Munition (LM) dominated the fighting and provided Azerbaijan with a war-winning advantage. AUTHOR: John Antal is a soldier, military historian and leadership expert. He served 30 years in the US Army as a combat arms officer, senior staff officer and commander. He has commanded units from platoon level through regiment and served on corps and multinational staffs. In his post-Army career he has become a video game producer, military consultant and author of thirteen books and hundreds of articles on military and leadership subjects.
“"This book reiterates that the enemy is always thinking and uses the Second Nagorno Karabakh War to expound on the future of the technology of combat. 7 Seconds to Die is an excellent primer for today's thinking strategist and for anyone interested in understanding the changing methods of war."”
Antal provides readers with an excellent overview of the war as well as a critical reference … The significance of this book goes well beyond the conflict itself to encompass technical descriptions of many of the supporting systems and technologies, identification of evolving new technologies and presenting fourteen distinct lessons learned that set the stage for questions for further debate and study. 7 Seconds to Die is an excellent addition to a military reading list. ARMY Magazine
John Antal is a soldier, military historian and leadership expert. He served 30 years in the US Army as a combat arms officer, senior staff officer and commander. He has commanded units from platoon level through regiment and served on corps and multinational staffs. In his post-Army career he has become a video game producer, military consultant and author of thirteen books and hundreds of articles on military and leadership subjects.
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